Baking · Matcha

Matcha Latte Coffee Cake

Swirled with matcha and topped with a buttery crumble. The kind of cake that makes the whole kitchen smell like a weekend.

Ingredients

For the matcha cake

• 250g all-purpose flour
• 200g sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons matcha powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 115g butter, cold
• 60ml oil
• 180ml whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
• 3 egg whites

For the whipped mascarpone frosting

• 225g mascarpone cheese, cold
• 50g sugar
• 240ml heavy cream, cold

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 inch square pan with parchment paper.
2. 2 Mix flour, sugar, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3 Cut in cold butter until it resembles wet sand, then add oil, milk, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
4. 4 In a separate bowl, whip egg whites to medium peaks. Do not over whip.
5. 5 Gently fold whipped egg whites into the batter.
6. 6 Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. 7 Let cool completely on a wire rack.
8. 8 Beat mascarpone and sugar until smooth, then add heavy cream and beat until thick.
9. 9 Spread frosting on cooled cake.
10. 10 Dust with extra matcha powder if desired, slice, and enjoy!